Grant Application

Grant Criteria

Anyone may submit a grant proposal to benefit ISD549. The 549 Family Foundation provides grants to fund educational programs, projects and other learning opportunities that are not presently funded through the district’s budget.

The foundation does not fund:

Compensation of staff or substitutes.

Proposals for regular curriculum. However, enhancements to the regular curriculum may be submitted with prior district curriculum council approval. We encourage you to check with the district curriculum council before writing your proposal. This includes art, music, and physical education.

Technology such as hardware or software, unless the district’s Technology Coordinator gives prior approval to ensure the request is consistent with district technology guidelines.

Consultants that are very high cost when compared to the number of students served.

Generally, the foundation does not fund:

Equipment that is normally purchased by the district budget.

The purchase of food, unless it is integral to the completion of the proposal.

Participation in seminars, workshops, or college courses.

Other grant criteria considered:

The project shows innovation, creativity, and uniqueness.

The project is clearly described, well planned, and matches the theme chosen.

The project outcomes are reasonable and likely to succeed based on the quality of project design.

The need is clearly articulated and other sources of funding are not readily available.

The number of students served is cost-effective.

The budget breakdown is detailed and reasonable.

The project has appropriate and measurable evaluation methods.

The project’s impact is likely to extend beyond the period of the grant.

Grant Application

Project Information

Project Name*

Start Date*

Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

End Date*

Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Grant Theme*

Please choose a theme that best fits your project.

Grant Category*

Is this a repeat grant?*

Yes

No

Amount Requested*

School*

Has your Building Principal approved this request? If not, please get their approval first and then continue filling out this application.*

Yes

No

Contact Details

Name

FirstLast

Email

Project Details

Detailed Project Description*

including why it is needed and what outcomes you expect

File

How many students will it involve?

How many staff members will it involve?

Estimated Project Budget

Total Project Cost*

please detail what funds will be used for

Do you have any contributions from other sources to make the project happen? If so, what are they?*

Is there any district budget available?*

Estimated Cost Per Student*

Are students expected to pay any expenses/fees in connection with this grant request?*

Yes

No

If so, how much?

If so, how will your project provide for students with financial needs?

Evaluation

First time applicants may skip the following section. Only complete this section if this is a repeat request.

What were the outcomes of your project in the past? Include what went well and what needs improvement.

Grant Application Agreement

Consent*

1. I understand that all information must be filled out completely or the application will not be accepted.
2. If the project is funded, the monies must be used exclusively for the project and dates described on the application. Funds may not be held over for the next school year.
3. To access funds, turn invoices or receipts into District Administration offices so they can attach them to our billing. 549 Family will not release any funds without invoices or receipts.
4. Any unused funds must be returned to the 549 Family Foundation.
5. As a recipient of funds from 549 Family, you agree to provide the Perham Focus, and any other media you wish to utilize, with the details of your project, pictures if possible and a thank you to the 549 Family Foundation in a timely manner after the project has taken place.